Type 2 diabetes can impose many changes and modifications to your lifestyle.
Exercise is really not an option if you want the best possible control over your blood sugar.
Exercise is just as important as diet and, in some cases as important as drugs in managing Type 2 diabetes.
Why? Exercise acts like insulin, it removes sugar from your bloodstream.
The Mayoclinic.
org site mentions regular physical activity (also known as exercise), serves an integral part of basic diabetes management.
Regular moderate exercise has been proven to give so many health benefits particularly to anyone with Type 2 diabetes.
So what are some of the basic benefits to Type 2 diabetics? 1.
Regular physical activity improves blood sugar control: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) points out consistent physical activity serves as a key for better blood sugar control.
Regular exercise has the ability to improve the efficiency of the body to burn carbohydrates, the primary source of energy-providing glucose.
As well, it also improves the insulin sensitivity of individual cells, and the result is better utilization of glucose within your body.
With this improved blood sugar control in mind, the ADA recommends diabetics adhere to a long-term, regular exercise program to continuously improve their blood sugar level and insulin sensitivity.
You can walk if that's all you are able to do, but it's important because exercising get's your blood flowing.
2.
Regular exercise has the ability to prevent cardiovascular problems: It is not unusual for Type 2 diabetics to develop premature cardiovascular problems, particularly those who are dealing with:
Having diabetes doubles your risk for serious cardiovascular disease and makes it two to four times more likely that you will die from it compared to non-diabetics.
Staying physically active means you will actually reduce that risk by 40 to 55 per cent.
Exercise gets your blood moving.
When you improve circulation, you also reduce stagnation and slow down your body's ability to produce inflammatory chemicals and free radicals.
Along with regular moderate exercise, patients can enjoy cardiovascular benefits brought about by increased insulin sensitivity.
3.
Regular exercise keeps the weight off: Regular physical exertion is associated with increased energy expenditure resulting in increased fat utilization and ultimately, weight loss.
Study after study shows that exercisers are better at maintaining their weight loss than non-exercisers.
Exercise can work wonders on Type 2 diabetes; in combination with a proper diet.
It can reduce your need for medications, often drastically.
Exercise is really not an option if you want the best possible control over your blood sugar.
Exercise is just as important as diet and, in some cases as important as drugs in managing Type 2 diabetes.
Why? Exercise acts like insulin, it removes sugar from your bloodstream.
The Mayoclinic.
org site mentions regular physical activity (also known as exercise), serves an integral part of basic diabetes management.
Regular moderate exercise has been proven to give so many health benefits particularly to anyone with Type 2 diabetes.
So what are some of the basic benefits to Type 2 diabetics? 1.
Regular physical activity improves blood sugar control: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) points out consistent physical activity serves as a key for better blood sugar control.
Regular exercise has the ability to improve the efficiency of the body to burn carbohydrates, the primary source of energy-providing glucose.
As well, it also improves the insulin sensitivity of individual cells, and the result is better utilization of glucose within your body.
With this improved blood sugar control in mind, the ADA recommends diabetics adhere to a long-term, regular exercise program to continuously improve their blood sugar level and insulin sensitivity.
You can walk if that's all you are able to do, but it's important because exercising get's your blood flowing.
2.
Regular exercise has the ability to prevent cardiovascular problems: It is not unusual for Type 2 diabetics to develop premature cardiovascular problems, particularly those who are dealing with:
- obesity
- hypertension
- high blood triglycerides
- high LDL readings
- increased blood free fatty acids, and
- low levels of HDL
Having diabetes doubles your risk for serious cardiovascular disease and makes it two to four times more likely that you will die from it compared to non-diabetics.
Staying physically active means you will actually reduce that risk by 40 to 55 per cent.
Exercise gets your blood moving.
When you improve circulation, you also reduce stagnation and slow down your body's ability to produce inflammatory chemicals and free radicals.
Along with regular moderate exercise, patients can enjoy cardiovascular benefits brought about by increased insulin sensitivity.
3.
Regular exercise keeps the weight off: Regular physical exertion is associated with increased energy expenditure resulting in increased fat utilization and ultimately, weight loss.
Study after study shows that exercisers are better at maintaining their weight loss than non-exercisers.
Exercise can work wonders on Type 2 diabetes; in combination with a proper diet.
It can reduce your need for medications, often drastically.